LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
In Round 12 of the Jersey Flegg Cup, the Wests Tigers faced off against the Kaiviti Silktails in Fiji, securing a 34-18 victory.
The Tigers dominated much of the match but faced strong resistance from the Silktails.
The scoring opened early when Jared Haywood assisted front-rower Harry Delaney in crossing the line after 11 minutes.
Marc Tannous contributed with a well-placed cut-out pass that enabled Will Craig to score in the right corner.
The Silktails responded effectively despite the Tigers' early dominance.
Back-rower Akuila Qoro made a significant impact by charging down a kick from Wests before grubbering the ball and regathering to score, bringing the home side back into contention.
A few minutes later, they leveled the score following a Wests error.
However, the Tigers regained the lead when Archie Duncombe found a gap and scored in the 34th minute, ending the half at 18-12 in favor of Wests.
The report highlights both teams' resilience and competitive spirit, with the Tigers ultimately emerging victorious after a challenging encounter.